John Gielgud
Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937. He was known for his beautiful speaking of verse and particularly for his warm and expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to a silver trumpet muffled in silk. Gielgud is one of the few entertainers who have
Born
Apr 14, 1904
London, England
Died
May 21, 2000
Known For
Acting
Movies
142 acting
5 crew
Popularity
1.2
Known For
Caligula
1979
as Nerva
Murder on the Orient Express
1974
as Edward Beddoes
The Elephant Man
1980
as Carr Gomm
DragonHeart
1996
as King Arthur (voice) (uncredited)
Gandhi
1982
as Lord Irwin
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as Foster
Elizabeth
1998
as The Pope
Hamlet
1996
as Priam
First Knight
1995
as Oswald
Chariots of Fire
1981
as Master of Trinity
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